Élisabeth of France, also known as Madame Élisabeth, was a French princess. She was the youngest child of Louis, Dauphin of France, and Duchess Maria Josepha of Saxony, and she was a sister of King Louis XVI. Élisabeth's father, the Dauphin, was the son and heir of King Louis XV and his popular wife, Queen Marie Leszczyńska. Élisabeth remained beside her brother and his family during the French Revolution, and she was executed during the Reign of Terror at the Place de la Révolution. The cause for her beatification and canonization has been introduced by the Catholic Church, and she has been declared a Servant of God by Pope Pius XII.
Élisabeth of France, French princess and youngest sibling of Louis XVI (born 1764)
On May 10, in the year 1794, Élisabeth of France, French princess and youngest sibling of Louis XVI (born 1764). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of May 10, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on May 10, 1794 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 25 April 2026.
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